"That's enough, you silly girl, you're the only one who thinks he's perfect. It's been so many years, and he still hasn't settled down to get married. You're just Wang Er Zhu's backup plan!"
Seeing her daughter's infatuated state, Madam Wang's anger flared even more. She couldn't believe that such a shrewd woman like herself had such a foolish daughter!
"Mom, don't talk nonsense. Er Zhu is so busy, how could he have time to think about these things?"
Wang Xiaomei paused, and then remembered that Er Zhu had pretended to be her boyfriend many years ago. If her mother hadn't brought it up, she would have almost forgotten about it.
"I was just helping Xiaomei back then. We were never together, we're just friends."
Hearing this, Er Zhu also remembered. He had originally planned to continue helping Wang Xiaomei, but thinking of Li Mei, he decided to make everything clear.
Since he had chosen Sister Mei, he naturally had to keep his distance from other girls!
"See, what did I tell you? Er Zhu has someone else!"
Upon hearing this, Madam Wang acted as if she had found irrefutable evidence. She glared venomously at Er Zhu and pulled Wang Xiaomei over.
Wang Xiaomei looked at Er Zhu with teary eyes. She had never imagined Er Zhu would say something like this!
He knew clearly how deeply she felt for him, yet he was so heartless!
Were they really destined to be just friends?
No, she wouldn't accept it!
Wang Xiaomei roared inwardly with anger, but seeing Er Zhu's expressionless face, she dared not question him.
She was afraid, afraid of receiving a definitive answer!
"What are you still looking at? Hurry back, you embarrassment!"
Seeing Wang Xiaomei looking at Er Zhu with reluctance, Madam Wang shoved her fiercely. The servants in the courtyard tacitly pulled Wang Xiaomei into the house.
"Mrs. Wang, hello. I am Wang Tianshi, a feng shui master invited by Mr. Wang."
Just as Er Zhu was about to leave, Wang Tianshi slowly approached and bowed respectfully to Madam Wang.
Hearing this, Er Zhu instantly understood. So, Madam Wang had just made all that up to provoke him!
This Mrs. Wang truly hated him to the bone!
"Hello, thank you for your trouble."
Seeing Wang Tianshi, a flicker of embarrassment crossed Madam Wang's eyes. Her face flushed, feeling as if she had been slapped several times.
This Daoist Tianyi was truly something. Why did he have to show up now, of all times? Wasn't this embarrassing her?
"He's a swindler!" Er Zhu initially intended to ignore them, but thinking of Wang Xiaomei, he couldn't help but speak the truth. Yet, this single sentence caused Madam Wang to explode.
"You're the swindler! Wang Tianshi is one of the top feng shui masters in the capital, a descendant of Zhong Kui!"
Beside them, Wang Tianshi glared at Er Zhu with unconcealed rage, a killing intent flashing in his eyes.
He hadn't expected this kid to be here too. What a coincidence!
Wang Tianshi's eyes darted, and just as he was about to retort, he heard Madam Wang say something unexpected.
That's right. How could he forget? Even though he knew nothing, he was extremely famous in the capital. This kid, despite knowing everything, was merely an unknown nobody.
Therefore, in the eyes of everyone, it would be clear who the swindler and who the master was!
"Sir, if you dare to cause further trouble, don't blame this humble Daoist for being impolite!"
With this thought, Wang Tianshi cleared his throat, waved his horsetail whisk, and shouted furiously.
"What can a charlatan like you do? Mom, he's just a con artist! The patient we just encountered, Er Zhu cured him!"
Just then, Wang Xiaomei, having heard the commotion, walked out. Seeing Wang Xiaomei, Wang Tianshi wanted to retort, but for a moment, he didn't know what to say.
"What? Are you telling the truth?"
Hearing this, Madam Wang frowned deeply, her anger escalating.
She had initially thought that Wang Er Zhu was spewing nonsense, but if her daughter said so, then Wang Tianshi's credibility was indeed questionable.
"Of course, I saw it with my own eyes. That guy performed rituals for a long time, and the patient didn't get better. Er Zhu only went in for two minutes, and the patient woke up!"
Wang Xiaomei nodded vigorously. Recalling the miraculous scene from just moments ago, her anger and sadness vanished instantly, replaced by boundless admiration and deep affection!
Just now, she had also come to a realization: she liked Er Zhu, and even if she was just a backup, she didn't care!
Besides, there was still plenty of time, and she believed that Er Zhu would eventually fall for her. She was willing to wait!
"Get lost, you charlatan, you swindler!"
Hearing these words, Madam Wang became even more furious. She had intended to use this opportunity to teach Er Zhu a lesson, but instead, she had made a complete fool of herself!
"Kid, you just wait! I'll tear you limb from limb and scatter your ashes to the winds!"
Seeing his deception exposed, Wang Tianshi became enraged and pointed at Er Zhu, roaring threats. But Er Zhu acted as if he hadn't heard, not even glancing at him.
"Er Zhu, I've made up my mind. No matter how you see me, I will always like you until you get married!"
As Er Zhu was about to leave, he suddenly heard Wang Xiaomei's voice from behind. Er Zhu didn't turn around, only paused for a moment before continuing his walk home.
The most difficult thing in the world for people is the matter of love. Unfortunately, his love already had a home...
Watching Er Zhu's retreating back, Wang Xiaomei's tears fell like a broken string of pearls. In this life, she had never loved anyone so deeply. Er Zhu was the first, and he would be the last!
In the blink of an eye, a month had passed. Not only did Wang Xiaomei come to the capital to develop her career, but Lin Qingqing also arrived in the capital, and even Wang Xiaofeng came to the capital.
Four women surrounding one man—such a bizarre combination attracted the sideways glances of guests, especially from men who looked on with envy!
Four exceptionally beautiful women, to be able to have even one would be a life without regret!
"Er Zhu, I'm completely unfamiliar with the capital, so I'll be relying on you for everything!"
"Brother Er Zhu, you're the only one I know in the capital!"
Lin Qingqing and Wang Xiaofeng raised their wine glasses, looking at Er Zhu with affectionate gazes. Li Mei and Wang Xiaomei felt a pang of bitterness in their hearts, but Er Zhu remained calm.
He naturally knew the intentions of the two women, but as a friend, he couldn't refuse them all. He had his own principles about what help to offer and what not to.
Er Zhu didn't speak. He simply nodded slightly and drank the wine in one go. Just then, Chen Xiran slowly walked over.
Seeing Chen Xiran, a cold glint flashed in Er Zhu's eyes, but he suppressed his anger and didn't react on the spot.
"Li Mei, you're having dinner here too."
Chen Xiran scanned the group and finally fixed her gaze on Li Mei, linking her arm intimately with a smile.
"Yes, I have some friends visiting today, so I brought them here for dinner."
Seeing her friend, Li Mei smiled slightly and gestured to the three women, Wang Xiaomei, Lin Qingqing, and Wang Xiaofeng.